Laws, peer pressure, expectations of the general public and public scrutiny are some of the things that provide control within the subsets of society. ... This quote was the beginning of that select group starting to rebel against their controlled society. ... They believe they are destined for great things. ... This quote is a strong representation of "Carpe Diem" - seize the day. ... This quote illustrates that Mr. ...

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During my four years of playing football for Scotts Valley High School, I heard these kinds of quotes all the time. ... This was a great opportunity to learn more about the game and share what I know with the players. ... I recited the same speeches and had many of the same expectations of the players. ... When I look back, I can now see there were reasons why my parents had certain expectations. ... Not only have my responsibilities and environment changed, I have changed a great deal during the last few months as well. ...

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I quickly took an inventory foreign born, with not a great command of the English language, no money, no job training and two kids. ... However, I remembered a saying my dad would quote to me when things were going wrong and the future looked black. ... My challenge and my expectations is to enroll in college. ...

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• Grade Level: High School